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    linltt Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 22, 2009, 04:25 AM
    Can I sell house hold items that where bought before we got married
    I live in Florida, Husband is working & living in LA. I got laid off and can't find a job. He is refusing to pay any of the bills: vehicles, utilities credit cards, or give me any money to live on until I find a job. He has asked for a divorce twice in the last 2 months... and then changed his mind. Keeping me upset and confused. Head games basically. Now he's getting meaner because I want to go through with it. My question is: Can I sell items that were bought before we were married so I have money? Can I get in trouble?
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    stevetcg Posts: 3,693, Reputation: 353
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    Sep 22, 2009, 04:56 AM

    If they are yours, you can sell them. He has abandoned you and them. You should also file for divorce and immediate spousal support.
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    Sep 22, 2009, 05:16 AM
    Linitt,
    I too live in Florida and went through a divorce where my ex wife went for the house and furnishings. She was from California where they have a community property law.
    She lost! Florida law states that whatever you go into a marriage with you will come out with it intact. I owned my home before we got married so I'm still living in it and she's in a trailer back inn Modisto. If you had property or items before you got married they are yours to dispose of as you will. I wish you well. And dump your spouse, he sounds like a jerk. Good luck, Tom
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    Sep 23, 2009, 05:13 AM

    If those things are yours you can do whatever you want so you can sell them,but if they are not for you don't touch them
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